There’s a common misconception that therapy is only talking about your feelings and problems. There are many other strategies used that can help an individual process traumatic events and complex emotions.
Bipolar disorder (BD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are sometimes mixed up in common conversation and the media. However, they are distinct diagnoses with different presentations.
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is increasing accessible mental health resources for those affected by catastrophes and disasters. Read on for some facts about mental health in these circumstances.
As October paints the world in shades of amber, rust, and gold, we’re reminded that even nature knows how to let go. Trees don’t cling to their leaves, even though they’ve spent all year growing them. Instead, they release them freely, trusting that new life will come again in time.
You took the step towards better mental health by attending therapy. You’ve been going for a while now, yet haven’t noticed the effects. Before giving up, consider these factors.
The DSM-5-TR defines narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as an individual with a persistent need for admiration, a lack of empathy and an unrealistic air of superiority. These symptoms can have a deep impact on relationships.
With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember that individuals with autism may have a lower heat tolerance compared to neurotypicals. This can be attributed to differences in the sensory processing region of their brain but other factors like interoception as well as communication are also important to consider.
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to mental health diagnoses, treatment, and stigma. July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, is used to bring attention to these issues. This post will discuss some of these barriers and other important facts surrounding this topic.
Mental Health Awareness Week, celebrated annually during the first week of October, serves as a vital reminder of the need to comprehend, support, and destigmatize mental health issues.
Understanding the Unseen Wounds: Exploring the Mental Health Impacts of Natural Disasters
Introduction
In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. From hurricanes and earthquakes to wildfires and floods, these catastrophic events have not only caused physical destruction but have also left deep emotional scars…
Individually we are designed and equipped to handle trauma because it is almost inescapable during a lifetime. Traumatic experiences resonate differently with each individual because we create our own perception of events. For example, for one family the loss of a loved one can create pain, suffering and depression whereas for another it may give…
Existentialistic ideas came out of a time in society when there was a deep sense of despair following the Great Depression and World War II. There was a spirit of optimism in society that was destroyed by World War I and its mid-century calamities. This despair has been articulated by existentialist philosophers well into the…